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Tightly bunched West causing hassles (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The stat geeks and sports radio hosts love it. For the guys involved, the jumbled mess in the Western Conference standings is creating some headaches. Travel plans are on hold, and forget about getting a jump on scouting a first-round opponent. "Nearly impossible," Portland coach Nate McMillan said. With two days left in the regular season, the Trail Blazers can still finish third, fourth or fifth...